Parola, FontanaArte, glass, lighting

Parola by FontanaArte

Updated as of August 2026

FontanaArte: PAROLA

Gae Aulenti + Piero Castiglioni

Some lighting collections are designed for a moment in time. Others become part of design history. The Parola is one of FontanaArte’s most iconic creations. The enduring appeal lies in its restraint – where proportion, craftsmanship and materiality combine to create objects that feel as relevant today as they did over four decades ago.

At the heart of every Parola is the unique combination of hand-blown glass, extruded glass and sheet glass. The purity of glass in all three forms seamlessly combined in the Parola by two design masters.

Available as table, floor, pendant and wall-mounted luminaires.

Parola, FontanaArte, glass, lighting
Parola, FontanaArte, glass, lighting
Parola, FontanaArte, glass, lighting
Parola, FontanaArte, glass, lighting

FontanaArte – 94 Years Lighting

Parola, FontanaArte, glass, lighting

Founded in Milan in 1932 through a collaboration between Gio Ponti and Luigi Fontana, FontanaArte has been at the forefront of Italian lighting design, bringing together architecture, art and exceptional glass craftsmanship to create some of the world’s most celebrated products.

Today, FontanaArte continues to collaborate with internationally acclaimed architects and designers, producing collections that balance innovation with timeless elegance.

“Parola is one of those rare designs that feels completely at home in any era. It is understated, beautifully proportioned and exquisitely crafted. It is a collection that architects and designers can confidently specify knowing it will always be relevant.”

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